Webinar on the Accreditation and Verification Processes of CBAM Verifiers Held
A webinar titled "Becoming a CBAM Verifier: All You Need to Know About Accreditation and Verification", concerning the accreditation of verifiers and the verification of embedded emissions within the scope of the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), was held on July 16, 2026 by the European Commission Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD).
The webinar recording, information on the latest status of accreditation bodies and other important matters on the subject were shared with the public by the European Commission on July 31, 2026.
The webinar recording and detailed information can be accessed via the link below:
European Commission – CBAM Webinar
Topics Covered in the Webinar
The webinar mainly covered:
- The accreditation process of CBAM verifiers,
- The main stages of verification activities,
- Assessment of monitoring plans,
- Misstatements and data gaps,
- Materiality level and risk assessment,
- Site visits,
- Differences between CBAM verification and other emissions verification systems.
were addressed.
Information was also provided on recent changes to the CBAM calculation methodology; in particular, the topics of the functional unit, multi-functional production processes, the calculation of embedded emissions of precursors, and the system boundaries for iron-steel and aluminium products were emphasized.
Important Dates for the CBAM Registry
It is announced that verifiers wishing to carry out verification activities under CBAM will be able, as of September 1, 2026, to create an EU Login account, join the CBAM Registry and apply for registration with the relevant national competent authority.
Through the CBAM Registry, verifiers will be able to cooperate securely with producers established in third countries and share verification reports through the system.
In addition, it was stated in the webinar that third-country operators (exporters) will be able to start creating accounts in the CBAM Registry as of December 2026.
It is important that our members who have obligations and processes under CBAM follow the up-to-date information and explanations published by the European Commission.
Submitted for the information of our members.